Pt scheduled for stage 1 deep brain stimulation (dbs) procedure on (b)(6) 2021.During the drilling of the burr hole, the perforator attachment connected to the medtronic midas rex mr8 drill malfunctioned and did not stop after drilling the bone causing the attachment to go through the patient's dura.Surgical staff chose to abort the dbs procedure.Another physician was called in to assist in a craniotomy where the bleeding was stopped, a metal plate was placed, and the incision was stapled closed and dressed.Patient was then stable.
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Pt scheduled for stage 1 deep brain stimulation (dbs) procedure on (b)(6) 2021.During the drilling of the burr hole, the perforator attachment connected to the medtronic midas rex mr8 drill malfunctioned and did not stop after drilling the bone causing the attachment to go through the patient's dura.Surgical staff chose to abort the dbs procedure.Another physician was called in to assist in a craniotomy where the bleeding was stopped, a metal plate was placed, and the incision was stapled closed and dressed.Patient was then stable.
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